M/S. Tirumala Constructions, Represented By Its v. The Government Of Andhra Pradesh, Represented By Its

HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE S.V.BHATT WRIT PETITION No.11583 of 2009 ORDER:

Mr. G.Krishna Murthy, learned counsel for the petitioner, accepts that the legal objection on the applicability of the Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996 (for short ' the Act') is no more res integra in view of the judgment of the Apex Court in Lanco Anpara Power Ltd vs State Of Uttar Pradesh And Ors1. However, he submits that on exact liability, the determination should be in accordance with the Act and the Rules made thereunder. Therefore, as and when a notice is issued, the petitioner may be given liberty to submit explanation and pray for appropriate orders before the competent authority.

The Statement is placed on record. Writ Petition dismissed by granting the liberty as prayed for.

_________________ JUSTICE S.V.BHATT 28th February, 2017 DR 1 (2016) 10 SCC 329